Key Account Manager

CPJ Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interiors brand is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage and develop relationships with independent retailers. This role involves strategic account management, focusing on brand exposure and market share in the premium sector. The ideal candidate will have experience in selling premium interior products and possess strong commercial acumen. Excellent training and benefits are included in this opportunity.

Benefits

Company car

Enhanced stakeholder pension

Private healthcare

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with premium brands in interior products.
• Ability to manage retailer or distributor accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen in sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial relationships with independent key retailers.
• Enhance brand exposure and revenue in retail accounts.
• Negotiate in-store product display space and gain market share.

Skills

Consultative account management

Commercial negotiation

Marketing knowledge

Interest in design

Job description

Overview

Globally renowned brand | award winning employer

Exceptional opportunity, managing independent retailers supplying premium products

Key Account Manager - high end interior products - into retail accounts (Field / home based based) (£75-90k OTE)

Area: South Wales & South West - CF SA NP GL WR BS

The Role

• This is a field / home based role.
• As Key Account Manager you will be representing one of the most revered and prestigious interior product brands in the market.
• This role is a strategic account management role where you will be tasked with developing commercial relationships with around 100 independent key retailers.
• Specifically, you will work with your customers enhancing brand development.
• Using your consultative account management skills, you will develop brand exposure and revenue by looking for incremental growth opportunities within your retail accounts.
• As Key Account Manager, you will work closely with the retailers building and executing business growth plans, negotiating in-store product display space, demonstrating real value, gaining market share.
• You will be strongly supported, but will be free to make autonomous decisions to grow your area. The Key Account Manager will also receive a marketing budget and can utilise the company's world-class marketing department to support your retail accounts.
• This varied role will suit a polished professional and strong commercial negotiator that has an interest in marketing, social media and a flair for design.

The Company - Key Account Manager

Our client are market leading interiors brand and are synonymous with prestige, quality and operate at the premium end of the market. With a legacy of over 100 years they have become an employer of choice and have won numerous industry and independent awards for both their credentials as an employer and manufacturer. With eco-friendly manufacturing facilities, they bring to the market products that are on-trend and innovative. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the leading employers in the UK. The successful Key Account Manager will benefit from superb training and development and future progressive opportunities.

The Candidate for the Key Account Manager

• Consultative, well presented account management experience with a premium brand experience i.e. Kitchens, Bathrooms, wall coverings, appliances, KBB, Fashion
• Candidates that have sold interior products such as KBB, flooring, kitchen work tops, bathroom brassware, soft furnishings, surfaces decorative products etc will be of interest
• The ideal candidate will have managed retailers or distributor accounts
• A strong appreciation of 'premium branded products' is advantageous
• We are looking for an experienced candidate with strong well-rounded commercial acumen

The Package on offer for the Key Account Manager

• up to £50,000
• £20-45K OTE realistic in year one (£85k)
• Choice of company car
• Enhanced stakeholder pension
• Private healthcare
• DOS
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ref: CPJ1694